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Shows & fairs, 1930

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Chevrolet Again First At American Automobile Show

The Land · Friday 24 January 1930 · page 12

Tribute to its leadership us an automobile producer is again paid the Chevrolet Motor Company in the announcement by the National…

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Unexpected Happens Breakaway Cyclist Reinstated: Velodrome Racing: Wyalong's Big Carnival

Arrow · Friday 24 January 1930 · page 15

A sensational and totally unexpected happening in the cycling world during the week was the action of the League of Wheelmen in lift in all penalties previously imposed by that body on R. Carewell, one of the riders implicated in the recent breakaway movement by a section of the riders…

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High Praise For J. W. Eade's Wheat Chicago Show Judge's Report

The Land · Friday 24 January 1930 · page 6

"A most excellent sample of its kind," is how Professor A. L. Stone, one of the judges at the Chicago International Grain Show, describes…

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Let George' Do It! Why There Is No Show at St. John's. To the Editor, "The Biz."

The Biz · Friday 24 January 1930 · page 1

Sir,—Letting the show lapse after the wonuderful successes of previous years is certainly a tragedy. The stage was set for a more pronounced…

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CHALLENGE & Anniversary Rehearsals Randwick Candidates Show Dash Raisin's Half-mile Burst Geo. Price's Elect Remora is Chosen Panola for Paddington

The Labor Daily · Friday 24 January 1930 · page 2

FOLLOWING a sterling gallop over six furlongs on the tan at Randwick yesterday morning, Remora has been definitely selected to carry the confidence of the Price stable in the Challenge Stakes, in preference to stable mate Panola, who will now contest the Paddington Handicap…

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Agricultural Society

Nepean Times · Saturday 25 January 1930 · page 5

The monthly meeting of the committee of the Nepean A.H. and I. Society was held, at the office of the secretary (Mr C. H. Fulton) on Tuesday evening…

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Guernsey Fair To be Held in Conjunction with Sydney Show

The Farmer and Settler · Saturday 25 January 1930 · page 11

Most of the States of the Commonwealth will be represented at the fifth annual fair and tale to be conducted by the Guernsey Cattle Society of…

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Woronora Club Monday's Carnival

Evening News · Saturday 25 January 1930 · page 2

THE annual carnival of the Woronora Life Saving Club will be held on Monday. A fine programme of swimming and athletic events will…

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Luddenham Show Abandoned

Nepean Times · Saturday 25 January 1930 · page 8

At a meeting of the committee of Luddenham. Agricultural Society on Tuesday evening, it was decided to abandon the 1930 show. Lack of…

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Exhibition at Newcastle Crawford to Play

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 25 January 1930 · page 22

Some of Australia's leading mayers will take part in exhibition matches at Newcastle on February 12. The matches will be played at nisht, under electric light, and the visitors will include…

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Boggabri Will Have a Show

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 25 January 1930 · page 17

With the assistance of Messrs. G. A. Higgins (president) and M. C. Tweedie (secretary) of the Gunnedah P.A. and H. Association, a large and…

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GOSSIP. Magicians of Motor Show

Smith's Weekly · Saturday 25 January 1930 · page 13

Men who made Sydney's Motor Show spark on every cylinder. Left to right, L. E. Stevens (Sec. and Organiser), E. M. Dumbrell (president), and W. T. Adams (treasurer). THEY park their cars in proud…

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G. in Rain Watches March Past Manly Carnival

The Sun · Saturday 25 January 1930 · page 6

A calm surf and drizzling rain prevailed when the Manly Surf Carnival commenced this afternoon. There was a fair…

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N.D. HOSPITAL Annual Meeting Carnival to Be Held

Nepean Times · Saturday 25 January 1930 · page 5

The annual meeting of the Nepean District Hospital, which was hold in the Masonic Hall on Tuesday evening, was rather uneventful,…

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The Moving Picture Show Managing the Harbor

The Sun · Saturday 25 January 1930 · page 4

With only a week to go ere the job must be filled, the Government is still looking for a business man to run the Harbor Trust at £1700 a year…

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Millinery Modes Advance Show a New Material

Evening News · Saturday 25 January 1930 · page 8

MESSRS. Farmer and Company, Ltd., used their Blaxland Galleries this week for an advance private showing of the new autumn and…

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Bowls Rinks Draw the N.s.w. Team Aust. Carnival

Evening News · Saturday 25 January 1930 · page 2

THE team to play in the interstate tests and the Australian carnival at Launceston has been chosen by the N.S.W. selectors, and though…

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Wheat Ballot Non-voters Nearly 3700 Farmers to Show Cause

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 25 January 1930 · page 17

The State Marketing Bureau, by direction of the Minister for Agriculture (Mr. Thorby), recently asked 3674 farmers why they failed to record their…

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Fine Show How to Make Yours Lovely Flowers Useful Hints for Autumn Growth

The Sun · Saturday 25 January 1930 · page 8

"What will I plant in my garden for winter and spring?" That is the question that is uppermost in the minds of most ardent gardeners at the present moment. It is just as well to make a decision quickly for the next few…

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Problems of the Motorist Features of the Cars Exhibited at the Sydney Motor Show Suggestions for an Australian-made Car

The Farmer and Settler · Saturday 25 January 1930 · page 13

THE writer visited the Sydney Motor show during last week, and must truthfully admit that he was rather disappointed. The exhibition was more one…

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